Code Rules are Complex, COMPRESS Simplifies it All
These are vessels and exchangers modeled in COMPRESS. Click here for a close up view and to see a slideshow.

COMPRESS is the leading software for the design and analysis of ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and heat exchangers. Since 1985, Codeware has focused exclusively on developing comprehensive software solutions for the most discriminating Engineers. We invite you to see why professionals at over 1,400 companies worldwide rely on COMPRESS.

 News 

April 23, 2008
The Part UHX White Paper is now available in the Support Center
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January 1, 2008
PRG's finite element analysis of nozzles capability is now a standard COMPRESS feature. Learn more >>

December 28, 2007
The COMPRESS 2007 Verification Manual and the COMPRESS Build 6256 baseline (verification) files are now available in our online support center.

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 COMPRESS Updates 

July 22, 2008
COMPRESS Build 6259 is available.

A new file tab feature is now available when multiple COMPRESS files are open.

Elliptical manway design is now available.

Longitudinal shell loadings may now be included in the calculation of shell required thickness tr per UG-37(a).

The tubesheet and channel configurations may now be changed while editing an existing heat exchanger.

New heat exchanger configurations are available. These include flanged channel head connections, cylindrical sections on ends of reducer channels, and welded flat channel covers.

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 Training Seminars 

Fall Schedule Now Available!

September 15-17, 2008
ASME VIII-1 Vessel Design and Fabrication

September 18-19
Introduction to COMPRESS (Division 1)

October 14-16, 2008
Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers

October 21-24, 2008
ASME VIII-2 Vessel Design and Fabrication

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